Bureau of Internal Revenue

Gov. Escudero says BIR is correct in taxing social media influencers

Aug 26, 2021

Sorsogon Governor Francis "Chiz" Escudero said that the Bureau of Internal Revenue is correct in imposing taxes on the income of social media influencers, but said that the agency must ensure that there is no double taxation.

Big firms or small retailers? Salceda to hold hearings on taxing online stores

Jun 14, 2020

LEGAZPI CITY – Albay Rep. Joey Salceda (2nd District) said on Saturday that he would ask the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to flesh out the mechanics of the proposed tax measure the agency would like to impose on online business sellers.…

Paihi: Palawan becoming smuggling hub for fuel

Feb 7, 2018

The provincial government of Palawan has called on law enforcement agencies to check on the reported uncontrolled smuggling of fuel and other petroleum products in its coastal waters.

Calapan City government bucks planned real property tax hike

Dec 27, 2017

The City Government of Calapan has stood its ground against the planned imposition of higher real property taxes by the Bureau of Internal Revenue in the city.

Taxi drivers rejoice: Batocabe moves to regulate Grab, Uber

Mar 12, 2017

AKO Bicol Partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe think it's about time the government regulate popular online-based ride-sharing platforms Grab and Uber.

Tax on religious-ran schools? Batocabe says it needs more study

Mar 7, 2017

AKO-Bicol Party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe said that House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez's proposal to tax the tuition income of religious institution-ran schools needs further study.